Kroyler Gracie BJJ - Sturgis

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day, KGJJ Family! 🇺🇸

Today is a special one as our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

For 250 years, America has continued to strive toward its highest ideals through courage, sacrifice, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to building a better future. Today, we honor those who have served—and continue to serve—along with their families, whose sacrifices have helped preserve the freedoms we enjoy.

Those same values are reflected in what we strive to build every day at our academy. Every time we step onto the mats, we have the opportunity to grow in discipline, humility, respect, resilience, and service to others. Those lessons extend far beyond Jiu-Jitsu—they shape how we lead our families, serve our communities, and live our lives.

Thank you for making KGJJ such an incredible community. It is an honor to be part of your journey.

As a reminder, the academy is closed today and tomorrow (July 4–5). We’ll return to our regular class schedule on Monday, July 6.

From our family to yours, have a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the mats on Monday.

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

07/04/2026

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a valuable sport for kids.. it develops far more than just athletic ability. While they learn techniques, they’re also building habits and character that can carry into school, friendships, and adulthood.
Some of the biggest benefits include:

🥋Confidence through earned achievement. Kids gain confidence by solving problems, practicing consistently, and seeing their own progress.

🥋Resilience. They learn that struggling, making mistakes, and losing are normal parts of improvement. Instead of quitting, they learn to keep working.

🥋Discipline and consistency. Regular training teaches kids that progress comes from showing up, listening, and putting in effort over time.

🥋Respect and humility. Every class reinforces respect for instructors, teammates, and training partners. Kids learn that everyone has something to teach them.

🥋Problem-solving under pressure. Jiu-Jitsu is often described as “physical chess.” Children learn to stay calm, think critically, and adapt when things don’t go according to plan.

🥋Healthy social skills. Training creates friendships built on trust, teamwork, and encouragement. Kids learn to work with partners of different ages, sizes, and personalities.

🥋Self-defense without aggression. Good Jiu-Jitsu programs emphasize avoiding conflict whenever possible while giving children practical skills to protect themselves if necessary.

🥋Physical health. Classes improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness while making exercise fun.

Perhaps the most important lesson is that discomfort isn’t something to fear. On the mats, kids experience challenges in a safe environment. They learn to stay composed when they’re frustrated, tired, or facing a difficult problem. That ability to remain calm and keep moving forward often carries over into tests at school, difficult conversations, setbacks, and other challenges they’ll face throughout life.

Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t just teach children how to grapple, it teaches them how to handle adversity with confidence, patience, and perseverance. Those are lessons that last long after they leave the mat.

03/13/2026

Join our amazing community

02/17/2026

Join us! Limited spots!

🚨 TRAIN WITH A UFC LEGEND 🚨
Royce Gracie ( ) is coming to KGJJ.
The first UFC Champion and one of the people responsible for bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the world will be teaching a special seminar at our academy.
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a true pioneer of our art.
🗓 April 24, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — Elkhart, IN
🥋 White gi required • Ages 12+
Spots are limited.
Tag a teammate who should be there 👇

01/07/2026

10/02/2025

October = 100 years of Jiu-Jitsu • Helio Gracie Month 🌎
New + returning members train FREE all October.
Bring a friend. Try a class. Step on the mats.
The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is now.

10/02/2025

October is a special month at KGJJ

We’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of Jiu-Jitsu and honoring Hélio Gracie’s legacy with something meaningful for our community:

New and returning members train free all October.
This is our way of sharing the art we love with more people—friends, family, and anyone who’s been thinking about stepping on the mats.

Come train, connect, and be part of a tradition that has shaped lives for a century. Whether you’re brand new or returning after time away, the door is open.

See you on the mats,
Kroyler Gracie & KGJJ Team